SOIL Studies

SOIL Studies

2016, Vol 5, Num, 1     (Pages: 001-007)

Properties of Soils in Some Streambeds in Tekirdag Central District

Bahadır ATMACA 1 ,Duygu BOYRAZ ERDEM 2

1 Giresun Üniversitesi Şebinkarahisar Uygulamalı Bilimler Yüksekokulu Gıda Teknolojisi Bölümü, Giresun
2 Namık Kemal Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Toprak Bilimi ve Bitki Besleme Bölümü, Tekirdağ

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This study was made in order to create a database for soils in streambeds. For this purpose, physical and chemical properties of lands in some streambeds in Tekirdag Central district have been specified. The drainage network systems, examined at the research area, are drainage network systems that are parallel to one another and that are vertical and semi-parallel (sub-parallel) to the sea. In samples taken from streambeds as the surface soil; texture, pH, salt, lime, organic matter, hydraulic conductivity analyses and some macro and micro element analyses were made. As a result of the assessments made, there was no saltiness problem encountered in the surface soils and their pH values have been found to be generally neutral. While the lime and organic matter scopes of the surface soils have been determined to be generally small, iron, copper and manganese have been found sufficient. But zinc deficiency has been identified. Available phosphorus and exchangeable potassium contents of soil samples are generally sufficient. Because the majority of soils are in a clay texture class have a slow hydraulic conductivity. Other fertilizers should be used, especially barnyard manure for improving of disadvantages and protection of current physical and chemical properties of soils. Necessary measures must be taken for the other agricultural applications as tillage, irrigation.


Keywords : Streambeds, alluvial soils, soil productivity